Collecting is a widely enjoyed hobby by many people across the country, and many of us who collect are intensely proud of our collections, eager to talk about them and show them off. Most collections are benign and reasonable, perhaps we bring home a souvenir spoon or magnet from everywhere we visit, or we seek out and collect rare baseball cards, lovingly storing them or displaying them in specially built cases or binders. But compulsive hoarding is a detrimental behavior that is completely different than simply having a sprawling collection or two.
No one wants to end up confined to a bed and become a bedridden patient, for any reason. But the sad reality is that things like illnesses or infirmity brought about by the aging process may incapacitate someone, preventing them from moving or standing, which causes them to spend most, if not all, their waking hours laying in bed. For obvious reasons this is incredibly depressing and mentally taxing. If you have a loved one who is bedridden, consider going out of your way and making time to purchase and gift them something to cheer them up and let them know you’re still thinking of them.
Gift giving for seniors, as an age group, can be particularly challenging. After all, having lived their lives and collected many possessions over the years, there’s often not much they want or need, WIth some creativity, however, you’ll be sure to have them smiling when they unwrap their gift.
Volunteering can be an extremely rewarding and fulfilling endeavor. Learn the many benefits of volunteering with seniors.
While the world is, generally speaking, a safe place, sadly the potential for danger magnifies when a person is in their senior years. Everyone, your loved ones especially, deserves to feel safe and secure in their homes.
There’s a lot of pressure during the holiday season to have fun. Even though this time of the year is supposed to be a happy one filled with love and light and laughter, many older people feel more alone and sad during this time. While the holidays are meant for celebration and happiness, it can be hard for many seniors to stay happy and positive.
For some seniors who have limited mobility, the holiday months can be stressful and even disappointing. Learn how seniors can continue their favorite traditions of the holiday season, even if they have limited mobility.
From phishing scams to fake online stores, seniors are at risk of being defrauded if they're not careful. Learn some tips to help seniors in Mesa avoid eCommerce scams and cybercrime this Black Friday.
Those of us old enough to remember TV before streaming when you had to sit and watch commercial breaks are no doubt familiar with the line “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!”. This memorable line from the Life Alert commercials in the 80s and 90s is a cultural touchstone, and the ubiquity of it made it a source of humor and laughter for years and years. And while the poorly acted lines of the commercial made it the butt of many a joke, the subject that it was dealing with is anything but comedic.
While too much sitting isn’t good for anyone, no matter the age group, spending long amounts of time seated is especially critically dangerous for the elderly. With age comes muscles that degrade much faster than those of young people, which means that extra attention needs to be paid to the amount of time in chairs, both by the elderly and their caregivers and loved ones.
For care providers as well as the family members and loved ones of the elderly, it is important to recognize the warning signs of dementia and how to distinguish them from normal changes brought on by the aging process. Dementia is a collection of symptoms that occur due to a variety of diseases. The symptoms include impairment in thought, communication, and memory. There is, unfortunately at the time of this writing, no cure for the disease. The best way we know to combat it is adopting a healthy lifestyle to hopefully prevent it or slow the progression of symptoms.
Home caregivers pay attention to their client’s needs and any changes in their health status, noticing when they are displaying symptoms of high or low blood pressure, and being in a position to provide for them and get them immediate medical help.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying lockdowns and closing of nonessential businesses saw many of us, seniors included, transition into online shopping for fulfilling all of our needs, both crucial and frivolous. But now that vaccinations have been rolled out and people are regularly getting boosters, many older adults and senior citizens are eager to resume in-person shopping and browsing. Not only are shopping trips fun ways to get out of the house and spend time together, the coming holiday season never fails to bring joy and cheer with all the hustle, bustle, and decorations.
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for men and women across most ethnic and racial groups. This umbrella term, also called heart disease, describes any conditions that are the result of a narrowing or blockage of blood vessels, leading to a variety of crises including heart attacks.
World Osteoporosis Day is a time to recognize the symptoms of this common ailment. Here are five daily habits for treating and managing it.
The sophisticated imaging technologies and data analysis techniques are helping scientists every day to refine what is known about the human brain, and expand their knowledge and understanding to better identify, treat, and prevent diseases and health conditions.
Osteoporosis is caused by excessive bone loss or insufficient bone production, resulting in bone fractures, back or neck pain, and a stooped posture. Don’t wait until you’re older to learn about your daily habits that may increase the risk of osteoporosis and take an active step in preserving your bone health.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time when advocates around the country join forces and come together to highlight and educate people about the various potential causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this insidious disease.
Many of us work full time and are also busy with other responsibilities, such as raising children, managing their own homes, and engaging in social activities or hobbies. This makes taking on the role of a family caregiver in the event that a loved one suddenly has a condition or illness that requires regular care difficult.
Hydration is important at every age, but for seniors, the aging process changes the composition of our bodies, and the amount of water in the body decreases.
Things evolve as we age, two of which are our health and our finances. And addressing these changes will usually require certain adjustments.
Fall is a wonderful time of year to plan outings in just about any part of the country. The cooler, more predictable weather makes outdoor excursions more fun for the whole family.
Depression affects people of all ages, and while many of those who suffer from it are those in their advanced years, the fact is that depression is not a natural part of aging.
Most of us have some awareness of the fact that lifestyle choices affect the length of our lifespans, as well as our levels of overall health and independence throughout our later years. Studies have shown that optimism can reduce the harmful effects that stress can have on our physical and emotional well-being.
For elderly people suffering from Alzheimer's, the winter season presents several additional health issues. Here's how SAD can potentially worsen the symptoms of those suffering from Alzheimer's disease.